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New Lebanon CSD Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls

New Lebanon CSD has announced the high honor roll and honor roll students for the third quarter of the 2015-16 school year. Congratulations to the following students on your achievement: HIGH HONOR ROLL Grade 5 Lora Acquario Jacob Akley-Forquer Zachary Briggs Liam Buckenroth Korry Cripps Paris Darcy Sadie Giumarra Olivia Goodermote-Cummings Emily Jaswell Lily Kie… Read more »


Students Hear Stories from Young People in Recovery

During an assembly on Thursday, May 5, high school students heard personal stories of opioid addiction from three individuals from the Hudson Chapter of Young People in Recovery (YPR). Dr. William Murphy from Chatham Family Care Center introduced Kaytlin Coon, David Lyon and Andrew Ball, who spoke to students about the life altering consequences of… Read more »


Trivia Night – May 20

The New Lebanon Foundation is hosting a Trivia night on Friday, May 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School. Form a team of up to six friends and family members or join a team at the event. Tickets are $10 per person. There will be door prizes, silent auction and… Read more »


Registration Open for Zumba

New Lebanon Continuing Education is offering classes in Zumba starting Monday, May 9 at 6 p.m. in the Walter B. Howard Elementary School cafeteria. The cost is $42 or $7 per class – walk-ins are welcome. To register contact Lisa Kreutziger at 518-470-6357 or Michelle Bienes at 518-788-1150.  


Author Coleen Paratore Visits WBH Elementary

Children’s author Coleen Paratore visited WBH elementary students on Tuesday, May 3 to discuss how she crafts aspects of her personal life and history into her award-winning fiction and non-fiction books. During her visit, Ms. Paratore spoke during a school wide assembly, spent the day in workshops, and ate lunch with students. During the assembly,… Read more »


Student Surprised with Scholarship

On Monday, May 2 senior Caitlyn Williams was awarded the Berkshire Bank Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. Two staff members from the bank came to surprise her with a plaque, flowers and balloons. The award will be dispersed to her school directly in the fall (SUNY Cortland). Congratulations! The Berkshire Bank Foundation Scholarship Awards… Read more »


Annual Budget Hearing – Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m

The Board of Education will hold the Annual Budget Hearing on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High school library. The proposed 2016-17 school budget of $12,554,205 represents a decrease in spending over the current year’s budget. In addition to staying below the calculated tax levy limit, the proposed budget includes a… Read more »


Pre-K in Bloom

Pre-K students recently read aloud the book The Grouchy Lady Bug by Eric Carle. Students then worked in small group centers on an art activity using finger paint and pipe cleaners to create the lady bug. Students also worked with teacher Hilary Watts, and wrote a sentence about a time they were grouchy, and drew… Read more »


Freeman honored with Friends of Education award

Jay Freeman, one of our cleaners was honored last night at the 20th Annual Capital Region Education Awards Dinner. Mr. Freeman received the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award. This award goes to school community members who make a true difference and go beyond their call of duty. Mr. Freeman is… Read more »